Travel over the diverse terrain and experience different culture of Vietnam Be prepared to take 4 to 8 hours bus ride for each daily tour. Customize your itinerary with the company instead of following its standard itinerary. There is not much to see in Ha Noi. Half day sight seeing in Ho Chi Min City is enough but spend the time exploring the City on your own and take a tour to Mekong Delta tour.
This tour is a must-take if you are a fan of Southeast Asia culture since it allows you to experience the tradition and modernity of three different nations. Honestly, it's difficult to criticize any part of this vacation, including the well-planned visits through the most beautiful landscapes, the wonderful accommodations, the delicious cuisine (especially Vietnamese street food), and the generally laid-back and casual environment. Definitely will be back soon for another tour of those countries!
Cycling Indochina & Angkor The trip was a retirement present to myself and in the months between booking and departing I had intended to get many miles under my (too large) belt. When the time came to leave I was more than a little anxious as I hadn't exactly hit my training targets, had never done this kind of holiday before and was travelling alone.
From the moment I first stepped on to the bike I knew that my fears were unfounded, The trip was among the best holidays I have ever taken. The cycling was wonderful, the scenery and ancient sites beautiful, the staff, support, equipment and organisation exemplary and the food delicious and cheap.
The accommodation ranged from very good to more modest hotels but all were clean and had en suite facilities. I had paid a single room supplement and was a litle disappointed to be sharing (for one night only) in the delighful "homestay" but this was a very minor inconvenience.
The group was large and diverse but here was huge companionship, support and banter between us and the staff ensured that both stronger cyclists and less experienced had plenty of fun and challenge.
It was brilliant to experience three different countries and cultures. In each the local tour guides gave interesting and educational background to visits. This part of the world has had more than its share of troubles and it was brilliant to see how each country is responding and developing. Throughout, the local people were welcoming and friendly - in Vietnam, for example, we were greeted by high-fiving children and shouts of "hello" at every village.
The days ranged from some long rides in the sun to occasional bus transfers and shorter excursions but all were punctuated by the excellent snack van providing lovely refreshments and fresh water at very regular intervals.
In summary I loved it, was sad when it finished and am already browsing the web for the next adventure.